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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Fluffy, sweet, chocolaty goodness! This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is a must have for chocolate cake.
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chocolate frosted cake
Prep Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Slice up 1 1/2 cups (three sticks) of butter. Place in mixing bow and beat for 5-7 minutes until light in color and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and pinch of salt. Blend until combined.
  • Pour in heavy whipping cream and vanilla and whip for another 2-3 minutes.